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Ms. Sander from Davenport, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gum Ball Incentives

Help me give my students fun incentives for finishing assignments, behaving, and getting compliments from other teachers.

  • $641 goal

This project expired on April 5, 2025.

This project expired on April 5, 2025.

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Ms. Sander Davenport High School
Davenport, FL Grades 3-5

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

In a classroom setting, these machines can serve several purposes:

Behavioral Rewards: Teachers can use the machine to reward positive behavior.

For instance, when a student exhibits good behavior, they might earn a token, which they can later "spend" at the gumboil machine for a prize.

Learning Motivation: Some machines can dispense small educational rewards, like a math question or puzzle, which students must solve to earn their prize. This helps integrate learning with a fun, engaging reward system.

Classroom Management: It can also be a fun way to encourage students to stay on task. For example, the machine might dispense a fun "classroom helper" role or a responsibility card.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

40 students impacted
Ms. Sander Davenport High School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Davenport, FL View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Joottuan 100 Pack Gumball Vending Machine Capsules with Cute Cartoon Mini Toy Small Filled Toys Capsules for Kindergarten Gift Christmas Easter Basket Stuffers Cute Egg • Amazon Business $23.99 5 $119.95
Large Gumball Bank with Stand • Amazon Business $89.95 1 $89.95
Squishies 40pcs Mochi Squishy Toys Mini Kawaii Squishy Party Favors for Kids Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Prizes Fidget Toys Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Easter Egg Fillers Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $11.69 6 $70.14
Sqwishland Bulk Box (250 Capsules) -Series 6: Mini Capsule Squishy Animal Toys | Perfect Party Favors, Pencil Toppers, Classroom Prizes, Collectible Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98
FOIMAS Mini Ocean Figurines,36pcs Tiny Resin Trinkets for Kids Fish Tank Decorations Birthday Party Favor Garden Fairy Accessory • Amazon Business $8.70 5 $43.50
Sosation 150 Pcs Gumball Vending Machine Capsules Empty Round Capsules Plastic Containers Toy Capsules for Prizes Party Favors (1.26 Inch, stylish Style) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Capsule Vending Machine Translucent Round Capsules Empty 50 pcs 1.1 inch - Gumball Machine Capsules Bulk Party Favors Containers - Easter Basket Stuffers Gifts Pinata Stuffers DIY Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $10.98 2 $21.96
Narwhal Novelties 250 Pack Bouncing Balls • Amazon Business $20.12 1 $20.12
100PCS Glitter Sticky Hands Party Favors for Kids Birthday Supplies Christmas Goodie Bag Stuffers Classroom Treasure Box Carnival Prizes Bulk Treat Gift Trinkets Pinata Filler Stuff Mini Stretchy Toys • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
XIPEGPA 70PCS Mini Tumbler Toys Mini Animal Toy Party Favors for Boys Girls for Classroom Rewards Goodie Bag Filler Treasure Box Gifts Birthday Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
LOUHUA Mini Ducks 220 Pack Tiny Duck Figurines Bulk for Miniature Dollhouse Decor Accessories Garden Aquarium Potted Ornament Party Toys DIY Craft Office Classroom Activity to Hide • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$506.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$544.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.03

Total project goal

$640.18

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